Topaz

Brussels Griffon | Magnolia, AR

SeniorFemaleSmallRed

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Meet Topaz

You Tube video link:  https://youtu.be/Vz8a27DSymM   FOR ADOPTION!   Note:  Only those with a responsible dog ownership history and excellent vet reference need apply. (For more pics, visit nr2r.petfinder.com or www.RoadtoRescueLA.org)   INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLY: PLEASE read profile thoroughly BEFORE applying: DOG APPLICATION LINK:    http://www.roadtorescuela.org/dog-application Topaz (female) Intake date:   1/29/2025 Brussels Griffon Approx 13+ years Intake weight:  7.6 pounds Adoption fee:  $100, which includes vetting, microchip Good with other dogs:  yes Cats:  unknown – we do not have cats to be able to test Vetting and other:  vet opened her up to reveal she was already spayed, dental performed (3 extractions), up-to-date on age-appropriate vaccinations, heartworm negative, fecal negative, on monthly flea/tick and heartworm prevention, microchipped Health issues:  hearing and sight impaired – likely completely deaf and may see shadows Temperament:  a bit aloof, sweet, very food motivated Energy level:  low-medium Groom needs:  her coat is thin and her skin appears as if she may have spent a lot of time outdoors.  Missing hair on her ears.  Her coat is kind of a hot mess but she’s an elderly gal and we shouldn’t expect it to look pristine. Biography:   Topaz came to us from Bossier City Animal Control.  Due to her age and condition, they asked us to hold her during stray.  She's very thin and was VERY greasy/dirty.  We believe she did spend a lot of time outdoors.  We hope that wasn’t the case as she’s too small, fragile and elderly to be outdoors… especially with her sight and hearing limitations.  She had very crusty eyes and her teeth and breath… oh my… TERRIBLE!  Everything has been addressed now and now, she’s ready for adoption.  Topaz is a sweet sweet girl.  While in quarantine, she made the funniest sounds, almost like a cat meowing... and at one point... we are SURE she said "momma".  LOL!  She definitely is sight impaired.  She may be able to see shadows, though, because she does seem to follow movement somewhat.  We don’t think she can hear at all.  We’re not sure what her story is.  Maybe her person passed away and she was given away or put out.  We just don’t know, but she is safe now.  Topaz is very food motivated.  She does fine with other dogs and it’s almost like maybe she hasn’t been around other dogs because she’s very curious of them.  Topaz just needs a quiet and calm home that will PROTECT her and love her for however long that is.  If that’s you, we welcome your application.   **WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW** *We do adopt out of state provided the adopter is willing and able to travel to us once approved.  We do not ship or transport our animals and there is no exception to this rule.   *Most of our adoptable dogs are small, and they are never to be left outside alone, ever!  We only rehome our dogs to adopters that plan to have them as inside dogs and part of the family!   We do allow adopters with doggie doors, provided there is SECURE fencing and the dog is over 15 pounds.  There is no exception to this rule!   *PREDATORS:    IF THIS DOG IS UNDER 10 POUNDS, the dog is to be monitored and protected when outside at all times!  PREDATOR-THREAT IS A REAL DANGER!  For example, a hawk tried to pick up a Chihuahua owned by a friend visiting Ninna’s house… RIGHT IN FRONT OF THE VISITOR.  Thankfully the visitor was watching the dog and the hawk was wrestled off of the Chihuahua but it did require an ER visit and she is was very lucky to survive.   TAKE IT SERIOUSLY!     *NO SMALL CHILDREN!!  As with almost all the dogs at NR2R, young children or a very active household is not recommended.   Many of our dogs come to us BECAUSE of small children, thus we do not rehome our dogs to homes with babies or young children.  KEEP THIS IN MIND IF YOU HAVE VISITING GRANDCHILDREN AS WELL!  Even if the children are older, it would depend on the child AND the parent or parents.    *HOUSETRAINING:  We do NOT guarantee that any of our adoptable dogs are housetrained.   While most should be easily trained, keep in mind that they live in a rescue where they have access to the outdoors all day and are inside at night.  Even if they were surrendered to us as housetrained, it doesn’t mean they will automatically be housetrained in your home.  Housetraining them should be easy in the right home with time, patience, and consistency.    *KENNELING:  We always recommend kenneling when you cannot supervise your dog.  This helps with housetraining and any destructive tendencies until you get to know your knew addition.   *We do not guarantee the age, health or temperament of any of the dogs we rehome.  Many of the dogs we take in come from animal control and rarely do we have histories and even when we do, many times the histories are inaccurate.   *Only adopters with a responsible dog ownership history and excellent vet reference need apply.   If you bring this pet into your heart and home, you will receive in return many years of love, companionship, and loyalty.  That’s our guarantee.   Other notes:  This pet is available for adoption through Ninna’s Road to Rescue, Benton, La.  We are 501c3 non-profit organization.  Our mission is to rescue primarily small-breed dogs and to re-home them into RESPONSIBLE and CARING forever homes.    DOG APPLICATION LINK:   http://www.roadtorescuela.org/dog-application Time may be of the essence if you are looking to adopt a specific animal.  We do not reserve animals, unless and until we have approved your application, provided the animal is still available at the time we receive your application.  The first APPROVED application we receive will be considered.  We are NOT a first come, first serve rescue!! We adopt our rescues out to the RIGHT home, not just A home. Only responsible pet owners need apply. Applying to adopt does NOT commit you to the adoption NOR does it guarantee the adoption. CONTACT:  Our adoptable pets are updated regularly, but if you want to check the availability of a pet... OR still have questions AFTER reading this profile, message us via our Facebook page.   Please indicate the name when communicating with us. www.RoadtoRescueLA.org  

Adoption Process
On-line adoption application required. If approved and at adoption we require adoption agreement, spay/neuter contract for puppies/kittens - adoption fees vary from $85 for felines and $150-$250 for dogs (varying depending on age, health, behavior, etc.) Adopters must have responsible dog-ownership history and stellar vet reference if applying to adopt a dog and vice versa for cats.

Contact
Ninna's Road to Rescue
[email protected]
http://www.RoadtoRescueLA.org